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Testing for viral illness continues

Testing for viral illness continues

Testing for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuing even though there are no confirmed cases at present.
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory is testing people daily.
The Ministry of…

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Visits allowed at geriatric facilities, restrictions remain at QEH

Visits allowed at geriatric facilities, restrictions remain at QEH

Visits to state-run geriatric facilities and the Psychiatric Hospital will resume, but with limited numbers. However, restrictions remain in place at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
A statement…

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Barbados Private Sector Association: Moving Forward Together

Barbados Private Sector Association: Moving Forward Together

The Barbados Private Sector Association issued a statement today in relation to key issues which have generated increased debate in recent weeks.
The statement said there is a need to “reconstruct…

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BL&P plans July reopening

BL&P plans July reopening

The Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) is targeting a mid-July “responsible reopening of its offices for employees and customers that considers the safety, health and the wellbeing of everyone”.

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Media group upset by treatment at court

Media group upset by treatment at court

The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) has condemned the treatment of media professionals on Saturday, June 27, while attempting to cover the court appearance of the man charged…

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Minister in Jamaica apologises for comments on sexual harassment

Minister in Jamaica apologises for comments on sexual harassment

Kingston – Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has apologised “unreservedly” for the remarks he made during a discussion of the issue of sexual harassment at a sitting of the Joint Select Committee on the…

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Scientist says UK on ‘knife edge’ as PM outlines ease in restrictions

Scientist says UK on 'knife edge' as PM outlines ease in restrictions

London – The UK remains “on a knife edge” and must act “sensibly” over the summer months to stop a second wave of coronavirus, a scientist has warned.
Sir Jeremy Farrar said he is “worried” about a…

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Antigua’s PM announces plan to liquidate LIAT

Antigua's PM announces plan to liquidate LIAT

St John’s – Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne has announced plans to liquidate the regional carrier, LIAT.
Browne, who made the announcement on Saturday, said a new entity will be…

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Murray says revised tennis schedule not safe

Murray says revised tennis schedule not safe

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said on Saturday the ATP’s revised calendar which includes seven tournaments in as many weeks is not safe for players, who will be forced to skip major events…

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ManU sneak into FA Cup semis

ManU sneak into FA Cup semis

Captain Harry Maguire fired Manchester United into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a winner deep into extra-time against 10-man Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday.
The game looked to be heading…

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